Seeing the Big Picture 250 Word Statement Example (HEO/SEO)
You’ve just watched the full walkthrough of a 250-word statement for Seeing the Big Picture at HEO and SEO grade. Here are the key insights to help you shape your own example.
Why this behaviour matters
At HEO and SEO, Seeing the Big Picture is about understanding how your work links to wider organisational objectives and Civil Service priorities. Recruiters want to see that you can connect your day-to-day role with long-term strategy, remain alert to external factors, and adapt your approach in line with bigger goals.
How to shape your own statement
Think of a time when you aligned your work to wider priorities or responded to emerging trends. Use the B-STAR method to structure your answer:
💭 Belief – state your commitment to considering the bigger picture.
🎯 Situation and Task – describe the project or responsibility and why a wider perspective was needed.
🛠️ Activity – explain how you gathered insight, consulted stakeholders, or adjusted plans to align with strategy.
📈 Result – show the impact, such as stronger alignment with objectives, improved outcomes, or stakeholder support.
Practical tip
Highlight how you actively sought information beyond your immediate role. Showing awareness of external trends or strategic drivers helps prove you can see the broader context.
Next step
Use the example from the video above as a guide. Apply the same structure to your own experiences to evidence your ability to align work with organisational and national priorities at HEO/SEO grade.